Note: For this demonstration, the fabric is held "in the hand" instead of a hoop. To begin the second half stitch, bring the needle up in the right hand corner of the square, just as when stitching a cross stitch.
Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Stitch a Row of Cross Stitches
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Begin the Second Half Stitch
Begin the Second Half Stitch
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- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Gather Supplies
- Colorblock - Lesson One - Determine the Placement of the First Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Begin the Second Half Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Secure the Floss
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Complete the Second Half Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Stitch Four More Half Stitches
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Cross the Half Stitches
- Colorblock - Lesson One - Complete the Row by Securing the Floss
- Colorblock - Lesson One - The Completed Row of Cross Stitches
- Next Step - Lesson Two - Stitch a Block of Cross Stitch
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